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4-H Congress

4-H Congress is an annual educational event sponsored by the 4-H Youth Development Department at NC State University and planned by the State 4-H Council for youth, ages 13-18. The major purposes of 4-H Congress are: • To perpetuate the reputation of 4-H as a major state-wide educational program • To improve delegates knowledge of current issues through educational experiences such as speakers, discussion groups, workshops, etc. • To provide an opportunity to develop and exercise leadership skills through serving on committees and participating in various programs • To provide an opportunity for delegates to participate in the democratic process through campaigning for and electing state 4-H officers • To provide recreational and social experiences for delegates • To select winners in presentations and certain activities through state contests • To provide recognition for project, activity, and scholarship winners

Eligibility is the youth must participate in both 4-H County Activity Day (May 10) and District Activity Day (June 19) to attend. Registration deadline is July 6. Cost is $TBD includes transportation, lodging, conference registration, t-shirt, activities and most meals *payment plans available* Students will travel to Raleigh, NC and reside on NC State University campus or in a local hotel. Transportation is provided.

North Carolina State University and North Carolina A&T State University commit themselves to positive action to secure equal opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, or veteran’s status. In addition, the two Universities welcome all person without regard to sexual orientation. North Carolina State University, North Carolina A&T State University, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and local governments cooperating.

NC State University and N.C. A&T State University work in tandem, along with federal, state and local governments, to form a strategic partnership called N.C. Cooperative Extension, which staffs local offices in all 100 counties and with the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.

NC State University and N.C. A&T State University are collectively committed to positive action to secure equal opportunity and prohibit discrimination and harassment regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, political beliefs, family and marital status, sex, age, veteran status, sexual identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, or disability.